Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Ralf wrote: So, how about a section giving tips on how to (strategically technically) proceed with large figures (typically exceeding the page borders but still A4) with the requirement that they should appear close the first reference ... Figures larger than the page, as well as large

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Ralf wrote: So, how about a section giving tips on how to (strategically & technically) proceed with large figures (typically exceeding the page borders but still A4) with the requirement that they should appear close the first reference ... Figures larger than the page, as well as large

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us wrote: I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book [..] But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX For a

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

2009/11/3 Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us: Dear LyX Users, I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools.  Any book about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include one (if not more)

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Graham M Smith graham.sm...@myotis.co.ukwrote: Rob But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at exhaustive length, since all of the options are well less than perfect -- would likely be very helpful. Yep. More in general, and I would never stop repeating it, LyX is

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

I would suggest putting in some discussion on how to choose Document Class -- This is a very good idea IMHO. I've used LyX since a long time ago, and choosing a suitable class isn't the easiest. In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..). So tips and instructions on that would

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009, Graham M Smith wrote: In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..). So

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes rob.oa...@... writes: I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. [snip] But are there other things that you would like to see? Since nobody has mentioned it ... scientific works mostly

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us wrote: I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book [..] But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX For a

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

2009/11/3 Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us: Dear LyX Users, I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools.  Any book about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include one (if not more)

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Graham M Smith graham.sm...@myotis.co.ukwrote: Rob But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at exhaustive length, since all of the options are well less than perfect -- would likely be very helpful. Yep. More in general, and I would never stop repeating it, LyX is

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

I would suggest putting in some discussion on how to choose Document Class -- This is a very good idea IMHO. I've used LyX since a long time ago, and choosing a suitable class isn't the easiest. In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..). So tips and instructions on that would

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009, Graham M Smith wrote: In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create business like documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..). So

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes rob.oa...@... writes: I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. [snip] But are there other things that you would like to see? Since nobody has mentioned it ... scientific works mostly

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Rob Oakes wrote: > I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and > scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book > [..] > But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX > For a

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

2009/11/3 Rob Oakes : > Dear LyX Users, > > I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and > scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools.  Any book > about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include > one (if not

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Graham M Smith wrote: > Rob > > But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX >> documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other >> topics that need to be covered, other than a

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

> Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in > professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at exhaustive > length, since all of the options are well less than perfect -- would > likely be very helpful. Yep. More in general, and I would never stop repeating it, LyX

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

I would suggest putting in some discussion on how to choose Document Class -- This is a very good idea IMHO. I've used LyX since a long time ago, and choosing a suitable class isn't the easiest. In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create "business" like

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

>In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create "business" like >documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the >way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..). So tips and instructions on that >would

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009, Graham M Smith wrote: In addition, I'd really like some instructions/examples on how to create "business" like >documents. When I've tried, I've found it difficult and annoying to try to get the appearance the >way the company wants it. (With logos, lines and legaleese..).

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes writes: > I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and > scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. > > [snip] > > But are there other things that you would like to see? Since nobody has mentioned it ... scientific works

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:09:49 -0700 Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us wrote: But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tuesday 03 November 2009 10:09:49 Rob Oakes wrote: Dear LyX Users, I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include one (if not

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes schrieb: The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. Wow, what a compliment for the docs! I also don't

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. I wonder if

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 06:14:30PM +0100, Uwe Stöhr wrote: But have a look at wiki.lyx.org, you find there many useful information around LyX and also some HowTo. Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at exhaustive

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On 11/03/09, Uwe Stöhr uwesto...@web.de wrote: Rob Oakes schrieb: The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. Wow,

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Graham M Smith graham.sm...@myotis.co.uk wrote: I wonder if something on Lyx/Sweave/R/Beamer might be useful. This combination is unbeatable (and I think unique, ignoring working with straight Latex) for anyone with scientific/statistics related

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:09:49 -0700 Rob Oakes rob.oa...@oak-tree.us wrote: But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tuesday 03 November 2009 10:09:49 Rob Oakes wrote: Dear LyX Users, I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include one (if not

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes schrieb: The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. Wow, what a compliment for the docs! I also don't

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. I wonder if

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 06:14:30PM +0100, Uwe Stöhr wrote: But have a look at wiki.lyx.org, you find there many useful information around LyX and also some HowTo. Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at exhaustive

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On 11/03/09, Uwe Stöhr uwesto...@web.de wrote: Rob Oakes schrieb: The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. Wow,

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Graham M Smith graham.sm...@myotis.co.uk wrote: I wonder if something on Lyx/Sweave/R/Beamer might be useful. This combination is unbeatable (and I think unique, ignoring working with straight Latex) for anyone with scientific/statistics related

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:09:49 -0700 Rob Oakes wrote: > But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX > documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other > topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tuesday 03 November 2009 10:09:49 Rob Oakes wrote: > Dear LyX Users, > > I'm currently working on a book which shows how professional and > scientific writing can be done using purely open source tools. Any book > about Scientific/Technical/Professional writing on Linux has to include > one

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob Oakes schrieb: The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. Wow, what a compliment for the docs! I also don't

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Rob But are there other things that you would like to see? The standard LyX documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview of the program and instructions on where to find the docs. I wonder if

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 06:14:30PM +0100, Uwe Stöhr wrote: > But have a look at wiki.lyx.org, you find there many useful information around LyX and also some HowTo. Dealing with Word is a very common question on list, and in professional and academic circumstances discussing it -- at

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

On 11/03/09, Uwe Stöhr wrote: Rob Oakes schrieb: > The standard LyX > documentation is so good that I've found myself struggling to find other > topics that need to be covered, other than a tremendously quick overview > of the program and instructions on where to find the docs.

Re: Professional and Scientific Writing Book

Hello On 11/3/09, Graham M Smith wrote: > I wonder if something on Lyx/Sweave/R/Beamer might be useful. This > combination is unbeatable (and I think unique, ignoring working with > straight Latex) for anyone with scientific/statistics related >